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1) Which of the following statements regarding the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is/are correct?

It is a non-statutory body established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The Chairperson of FSSAI is appointed by the Central Government based on the recommendation of select committee.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Answer : d

Correct answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

1 is incorrect - It is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2 is incorrect - The appointment of the FSSAI Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act).
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the administrative Ministry of FSSAI.
Headquarters: Delhi.
The appointment of the FSSAI Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Recently, Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava was the Chairperson, with Shri Rajit Punhani taking charge as the new CEO in September 2025.

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2. Consider the following statements with respect to Ayurveda Day:

Statement-I: The Ayurveda Day is celebrated on 23rd September every year to promote the traditional Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda.

Statement-II: It was host in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala by All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA).

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
b. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
c. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
d. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer : c

Correct answer: (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Explanation
Statement-I is correct - The Ayurveda Day is celebrated on 23rd September every year to promote the traditional Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda.
Statement-II is incorrect: It was host in Goa by All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA).
Fixed Date: Ayurveda Day is 23rd September, beginning in 2025.
Theme for 2025: ‘Ayurveda for People & Planet’.
Purpose: The day aims to raise awareness and promote the rich knowledge of Ayurveda, focusing on its role in promoting overall well-being for both people and the planet.
Global Movement: Since its inception in 2016, Ayurveda Day has grown into a global movement, fostering international interest and engagement with traditional Indian medicine.
Focus on Holistic Health: The celebrations emphasize the balance of body, mind, spirit, and environment, and the use of natural remedies, diet, and lifestyle adjustments for health.

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3) Consider the following statements regarding SAMBHAV:

SAMBHAV is an indigenous secure mobile ecosystem developed by the DRDO.
It aims to provide secure communication with instant connectivity that runs on contemporary 5G technology.
It ensures multi-layered encryption in mobile ecosystem for army officials and civilians.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Answer : a

Correct answer: (a) only one

Explanation:

1 is incorrect - SAMBHAV is an indigenous secure mobile ecosystem developed by the Indian Army in collaboration with national centers of excellence.
2 is correct - It aims to provide secure communication with instant connectivity that runs on contemporary 5G technology.
3 is incorrect - It ensures multi-layered encryption in mobile ecosystem for army officials.
The Secure Army Mobile Bharat Version, known as SAMBHAV, is an indigenous, end-to-end secure mobile ecosystem developed by the Indian Army.
The Indian Army has used SAMBHAV in Operation Sindoor, instead of others mobile ecosystem like whatsapp, etc.

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4. With reference to ‘The Red Ivy Plant ‘seen in news, which one of the following is incorrect?

a. It is found in moist forests and shaded rural areas of the sub-tropical regions of the world.
b. In traditional medicine, it is used to treat wounds, cuts, bruises, and skin infections and to promote urination and stop bleeding.
c. For the first time, the integration of nanotechnology with the wound-healing properties of the red ivy plant takes place.
d. The pad is developed by identifying and isolating a new molecule, acteoside.

Answer : a

Correct answer: (a) It is found in moist forests and shaded rural areas of the tropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Explanation
Statement a is incorrect - It is found in moist forests and shaded rural areas of the sub-tropical regions of the world.
Statement b is correct - In traditional medicine, it is used to treat wounds, cuts, bruises, and skin infections and to promote urination and stop bleeding.
Statement c is correct - For the first time, the integration of nanotechnology with the wound-healing properties of the red ivy plant takes place.
The red ivy plant used to develop an innovative, multifunctional and multilayered wound-healing pad using nanomaterials like electro-spun.
Statement d is correct - The pad is developed by identifying and isolating a new molecule, acteoside.

5. As per the 2011 Census, which of the following groups has the highest literacy rate?

Answer : b

Correct answer: (b) Lakshadweep and Kerala
Explanation:
Based on the 2011 Census of India, the top 5 states and union territories with the highest literacy rates are
Kerala - 94.0%
Lakshadweep - 91.85%
Mizoram - 91.33%
Goa - 88.22
Tripura - 87.22
The ministry of Education has recently announced that Himachal Pradesh has become the 4th state to achieve full functional literacy.
Other states that achieved full literacy were Tripura, Mizoram, Goa and Ladakh (first Union Territory).

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